Slow Cooker Italian Beef For Sandwiches Recipes

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spray the insert of a 6 or 7 qt slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Drain the pepperoncinis reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
• Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
• Trim the fat from the roast and season each side with roughly one-third of the seasonings.
• Place the roast in the slow cooker.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the roast.
• Top with the green bell peppers, onions, and pepperoncinis.
• Sprinkle the remaining third of the seasonings on top as well as the reserved pepperoncini liquid.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 250F.
• Use two forks to shred the meat. It should be so tender that it basically just falls apart.
• Using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, place the shredded beef mixture along with onions and peppers on the bottom half of the rolls. Make sure you let most of the liquid drain away so your sandwiches don't get soggy.
• Top the shredded beef mixture with additional pepperoncinis if desired, and two (or more) slices of Provolone cheese. Place in oven just until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add onions to stockpot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add wine; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in stock, thyme, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until beef is tender, 7-9 hours., About 1/2 hour before serving, preheat oven to 350°. Place peppers in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and the remaining salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until softened, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan, reserving strained mixture and removing thyme stems. Skim fat from juices; heat through and keep warm. Coarsely shred beef with 2 forks; stir in reserved strained mixture. If desired, moisten beef with some of the cooking juices., To serve, preheat broiler. Arrange buns on baking sheets, cut side up. Broil 3-4 inches from heat until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; top each bun with 2/3 cup beef mixture and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds., Top with peppers and, if desired, giardiniera. Serve with cooking juices for dipping.

ITALIAN SLOW COOKER BEEF SANDWICHES WITH GIARDINIERA AIOLI

Steps:

• For the beef: Combine the chuck, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and some pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on the low setting for 8 hours. Use a ladle to remove some of the excess fat from the surface, then coarsely shred the beef with two forks. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the aioli: Place the egg, garlic and Dijon in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the motor running, add the olive oil and vegetable oil in a very slow steady stream until it is all incorporated. Add the in the giardiniera to the food processor and pulse until chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons of the aioli on both sides of the bread and then make sandwiches with the shredded beef. Serve immediately.
• In a small bowl, mix together the basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley, granulated garlic, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5 quart slow cooker.
• Combine the broth, beer (or additional broth), water, vinegar, soup mix, salad dressing mix, garlic, oregano, and basil; pour over roast.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
• Remove roast. When cool enough to handle, shred meat, using two forks.
• Return to slow cooker and heat through.
• Using a slotted spoon, spoon shredded meat onto each roll.
• Serve juices as a dipping sauce.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.